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In loving memory of

Marcus J. Gray
June 11, 1931 - February 7, 2010

The gates of heaven opened its door on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at midnight for Marcus J. Gray, Jr., age 78, of Pine Bluff to enter and meet his Savior. He passed away quietly at the White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in White Hall as he took is last breath. Our family is grateful for the love and care our father and grandfather was given by their staff for the last year.

Mr. Gray was born June 11, 1931, in Pine Bluff, the only child of Marcus E. and Bertie Mae Joshlin Gray. Mr. Gray attended grammar school in Shreveport LA. He returned to Pine Bluff in the late 1940's where he graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1949. He then attended college at Arkansas Tech University and Louisiana State University. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Mr. Gray married Mary L. Foreman, his high school sweetheart, in Washington D.C. on March 29,1952. Mrs. Gray preceded him in death February 14, 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Gray were members of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mr. Gray owned and operated along with his father, Gray's Restaurant, Liquor Store and Motel. He also owned Gray's Downtown Mobile Home Sales and Park from 1965-1969. He co-owned the Hazel's Bottle Shop with his wife for many years.
Mr. Gray is survived by two sons, Paul (Vonda) Gray and David (Brenda)Gray, both of Pine Bluff; one daughter, Lynne Gray Crockett of Maumelle; three grandsons, Mark Gray of Pine Bluff, C. J. Gray of Bentonville and Hunter Crockett of Maumelle; two granddaughters, Victoria Crockett of Maumelle and Neely (Marco) Alejandro of Pine Bluff and one great-grandson, Malachi Gray of Pine Bluff.
Graveside services will be Thursday, February 11, 2010, by Ralph Robinson & Son in Bellwood Annex Cemetery at 1:30 P M with Reverend Dean Clausing officiating.
The family will receive friends at Robinson's Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 P M.
Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com

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latonna sands
latonnasands@yahoo.com
2305 A Acton St. Berkeley, California
May I wish all of you my deepest sympathy. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you or Mr. Gray, but, you have been in my thoughts throughout the years. May the heavens shine on for you and yours. With deep felt love and sadness, Toni Sands

Debbie Johnson
1502 Bates Drive, White Hall, AR 71602
Paul - I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bettye Bennett Johnson
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Dear Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ramona Ritchey Siegismund
Jacksonville, AR
Lynn, Paul, and David...I am so sorry to hear about your Dad..my family and I had a lot of good times with your Dad and Mother and your family. You all are in my prayers. Love to your family.

Toni O\'Brien
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Mary, Marcus and all of you have very special places in my family's hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hope Ritchey Lefler
Russellville, AR
Lynne, David and Paul- I'm so sorry to learn of the death of your dad. He was so special as was your family to ours. You are all in my prayers. Love, Hope

Marianne Jones Hooker
Fayetteville, AR
Hi Paul, been a lot of years, and I just want you to know I am sorry to hear about your dad.

Robert and Fadelle Powell
rpowell898@aol.com
Little Rock, AR
We are so sorry to hear about the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time.

Lynn Jones Kell
Little Rock, AR
Paul & Lynn, I am so sorry to learn about your father's death. I have fond memories of him sitting in the liquor store on Hazel St. when I would stop in. I would hear him sometimes hollerig at Paul to do something for him & Paul would be mumbling all the way!!!). I will keep you both in my thoughts & prayers.

Heidi and Kelli Haskins
100 Riverpark Drive Malvern AR
We are very sorry to hear about your dad passing away. We have fond memories about Markus and John having a great time watching the superbowl. You and your family are in our prayers.

Harvey and Heather Rhodes
Troutmaster31@aol.com
Heber Springs, Ar

Doug Fisher Jr
cdougfisher@sbcglobal.net
214 Briarwood Dr Bellville,Texas 77418
Sorry for your loss.God Bless

Cindy Bennett
Newton, NJ
Paul, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy

John Gross
Birmingham, AL
David, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I remember him with his total support for you during all of the baseball games through out your career. In fact, way back with the Golds at the Boys Club was the very first time I had the priviledge to meet Marcus. He told me you were a first baseman and of course I agreed. He was proud of you and I remember the smiles on his face when you hit all of those home runs. I know he thought alot of you and your family. My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone.

Gary Gill
Little Rock,AR
David,Paul,and Lynne,We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I will never forget him at Hazel's. May God give you strength and comfort. Gary,Trey,Edie and Greg Gill

Debra Barfield Hudson
hudsonent@sbcglobal.net
8700 Beck Road Little Rock, Ar. 72223
Dearest Paul, David, and Lynne....my heart aches for the loss of your precious father. I just learned of it last night. I am so sorry that I won't be able to be at the funeral, but please know that my heart is with you this day. Your Dad touched many lives with his kindness and warm heart. I will forever remember his goodness to my family and especially for the love and warmth that he gave to my brother. I am with you in spirit on this sad day......I will always be your friend.......Debra Barfield Hudson

LaTresia Ventress
3101 Chamberwood Dr
Lynne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

John \ Weatherford
Words can not express my sorrow for your loss.

Barbara Billings
Pine Bluff
David, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much you cared for your Dad. Marcus and I shared a common thread, our grandson C.J. My best to you,Paul and Lynne and your families.

DD Horton
Paul, David, and Lynne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers to find strength during this difficult time.

Bryan Stratton
brstratt@gmail.com
Athens, Alabama
David,Paul and Lynn Im sorry to hear about Marcus he was a Momintor and he has always been in my thoughts. My prayers are for all of youre familys

Bob Abbott
Pine Bluff
David and C J, I am so sorry to hear about Mr Gray. My prayers are with the entire family.

Cindy Curtis
Hot Springs, AR
Paul and David, Gary and I are so sorry to hear about your father. We both know what you guys must be going through. We have fond memories of him at Hazel's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Curtis
Hot Springs, AR
Paul and David, please know that Gary and I are thinking of you guys at this time. We both know how difficult this time must be for you and your families. We have fond memories of your dad at Hazel's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wayne Matthews
Hot Springs, AR

Denise Hendrix - Ling
Winter Springs, Fl.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerald Terri Hill
110 rushing parker hill rison
PAUL AND NEELEY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET US KNOW GOD BLESS You. GERALD TERRI HILL

Shannon Malone
don_maloneark@yahoo.com
Redfield, AR
David: I was sorry to hear about your father. I will always remember seeing him at the ball games during the summers and his love of rooting on his favorite PB team. He will be missed.

buddy and canetti O\'BRIEN
jcobrien@bellsouth.net
LIBERTY MS
We love you all. Our hearts are sad because of your loss but he is with his Mary now. We loved him and claimed him as a MS cousin!! We had so many good times together and will miss him plenty. Wish we could be there with you but you know our hearts and prays are with you all the way. Love to you all and hope to see you all soon. We will sit by the fire, feed the chicken and talk to the horses and think of Marcus and Mary. Love Canetti and Buddy

Sudia Hankins Clement
tclement@yellville.net
Summit, Arkansas
My prayers go out to all of you.

Louis and Elizabeth Dixon
Cary, North Carolina
You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Graves Carman
718 Carman Road, Grady, AR 71644
Paul,I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I will keep you in my thoughts. God bless you.

Bill and Janet Woodell
Dear Paul, David, and Family, We were saddened to learn of Mr. Gray's passing. Janet's mother and sister loved visiting with him whenever they were in town. Mr. Gray and Hazel's Bottle Shop are a part of Pine Bluff that remains fondly in our memory. Please know that our prayers are with you and Mr. Gray. In Christ, Bill and Janet

Eddie Smith
Bryant Ar.
Paul,Lynne, and David, So sorry to hear about your dad, I will always have fond memories of Marcus and the days at HBS. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Eddie and Debbie

James Watts
901 Utah st Pine BLuff Arkansas
So sorry for your families loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Jill Reese
Sheridan, AR
Paul, David and Lynne.........I was deeply saddened to hear of your great loss. My thought sand prayers are with you.

Tammy & Lee Corkins
Pine Bluff, AR
Lynn, Paul and David - Marcus will be missed. Lots of memories. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all.

Mike Mays

Renee Gracie Weaver
White Hall, AR
Lynn, I am so for the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by many. May GOD comfort your entire family.

Debbie Wood
debbieslollipop@yahoo.com
23 Harrington Dr,Bella Vista, Ar 72714
David, I am so sorry to hear your Dad passed away. CJ has fond memories of his visits with him. You have always been such a great son, caring and providing for your Mom and Dad. You have been a wonderful example for our son, showing him the loving dedication you had for your parents even when times were hard. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

willie owens
8948 south manhattan place los angeles ,california 90047
.I am very sorry about mr. grays passing I was lynn and pauls babysitter in 1960 and 1961.

Betty Shinall Wilmoth
missbetty118@hotmail.com
3920 Hwy 63 Risoon, AR. 71665
Paul, Lynn and David so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. Will be praying for you.

Beverly Prince
8108 Sulpher Springs Rd, Pine Bluff, Ar
Lynn, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I thought the world of your daddy and he will be missed greatly.

Jennifer Leamons Taylor
Florence, Alabama
Paul, So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Jenny

Debbie and Tim Ogg
Fayetteville, AR
Paul, we are so sorry about the loss of your father. He was such a kind man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dan Honey
Little Rock

Lynn Brewton
Paul, Mark and Neely, We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Your Neighbors

Rosie \\ Pettigrew
pettigrewrosie@bellsouth.net
6355 Dogwood Trail Lithonia, GA 30058
Paul, Lynne, and David, I will keep your family in my prayers. Our families were very close and I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a very giving and loving person and I will always remember the Gray's! Susie's granddaughter-Rosemary

Norma Harper Ray
Pine Bluff, AR
Paul, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our prayers.

Travis & Gina Bull
Benton, AR
David, Please know that your family is in our prayers. I know that your father was a great man to have raised such a wonderful and kind man as yourself. I hope that you know that you are a part of our family and we love you very much!

Tom and Sarah(Braswell) Kauffman
White Hall, AR
We are so sorry for you loss, we have alot of great memories of Mr. Marcus!

Bea Cheesman

Kathy and Garland Tynes
kathy.tynes@gmail.com
White Hall, Ar
So sorry to learn about the loss of your dad. Please know we will keep your family in our prayers.

Sam Braswell
sbraswell@hotmail.com
Pine Bluff, AR.
my sincere condolences to the family...I can remember coming in to eat lunch at Gray's when I was working downtown. Him and his wife were real fine people. I will miss them.

David & Barrett Bonds
midland, tx

John & Melody (Childers) Rainwater
921 Reynolds Dr., Sheridan,AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Barrie Hardin
Paul - So sorry to read of your Father's death. My prayers are with you and your family.

Hunter and Virginia Breshears
Bentonville, Arkansas

Julie Dobbins
With prayers ascending-

Norman & Sandra(Gray) Hamby
hambysandra@yahoo.com
10135 Mokingbird Lane, Dardanelle, AR 72834
Paul, sorry to hear about your dad passing. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God Bless and keep you.

Tommy Howard
thomashoward1809@comcast.net
Little Rock, AR

Cindy Wooten May
Pine Bluff, AR
Paul and David, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always such a gentleman. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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